Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.
Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort.
By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL has the answers.
Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.
If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.
At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better. If your battery dies after your car, truck, or SUV sits for a few hours, the battery itself isn’t necessarily the problem. While having the battery tested is a good place to start, many people mistakenly make a bad battery diagnosis, when actually something in the electrical system is to blame.
At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?
While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.
